E J Grassmann Trust
Historical FunderWarren, New Jersey · EIN 22-6326539 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded134
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$34.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM ENGEL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4470, WARREN NJ 070590470 |
| Phone | 9087532440 |
| Form and materials | ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE TRUST'S ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL. PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.EDSELAW.COM/EJ-GRASSMANN-TRUST TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION AND REVIEW ADDITIONAL DETAILS. |
| Deadlines | JUNE APPLICATION PORTAL: APRIL 1 - MAY 15 DECEMBER APPLICATION PORTAL: SEPTEMBER 1 - OCTOBER 15 |
| Restrictions | GRANTS WILL BE FOCUSED ON CAPITAL ITEMS, RANGING FROM ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT TO BUILDING FUNDS, AND FOR ENDOWMENT. GRANTS WILL NOT BE GIVEN FOR OPERATING EXPENSES, PROGRAMS, CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS, CONFERENCES, MEETINGS OR DINNERS, ADVERTISEMENTS IN JOURNALS OR ANNUAL FUNDS. NO GRANTS WILL BE MADE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. NO GRANTS WILL BE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS; ALL GRANTEES MUST BE TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND QUALIFIED UNDER SECTIONS 509(A)(1) OR 509(A)(2) OF THE CODE. WITH EVERY APPLICATION, PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.EDSELAW.COM/EJ-GRASSMANN-TRUST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. |
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What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
17% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer University | New York, NY | This grant is to be used towards the construction and equipping of a new facility for the school of medicine in downtown macon. | $200,000 |
| Trinitas Health Foundation | Elizabeth, NJ | This grant is to be used towards the surgical advancement project, which includes equipment upgrades for spinal surgery procedures. | $80,000 |
| America's Grow-A-Row Inc | Pittstown, NJ | This grant is to be used towards the retirement of a fixed rate mortgage on the woolf road farm. | $35,000 |
| Institute of Music for Children Inc | Elizabeth, NJ | This grant is to be used to support the purchase and installation of a three-story elevator, providing full accessibility across all 3… | $33,000 |
| Gill St Bernards School | Gladstone, NJ | This grant is to be used to support the sid rowell endowed scholarship fund. the fund will be used to support a senior seeds student. | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Chester, NJ | This grant is to be used to support land acquisitions over the coming year. | $25,000 |
| Newtown Macon | Macon, GA | This grant is to be used towards advancing the ocmulgee heritage trail with trail extensions. | $25,000 |
| Saint Vincent Academy | Newark, NJ | This grant is to be used towards internal updates and repairs to the academy. | $25,000 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Foundation | Rahway, NJ | This grant is to be used for a state-of-the-art ge mac vu360 electrocardiogram (ekg). this investment will strengthen our hospitals… | $22,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Hillside, NJ | This grant is to be used towards the purchase of a sit-down counterbalanced forklift for use in our hillside warehouse to improve… | $20,000 |
| Covenant House of New Jersey | Newark, NJ | This grant is to be used towards the cost of upgrading living room furniture in six apartments at the rights of passage transitional living… | $20,000 |
| Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child | Summit, NJ | This grant is to be used towards a multi-phased upgrade to the lighting systems in the mother mary campion center. | $20,000 |
| Paper Mill Playhouse | Millburn, NJ | This grant is to be used towards capital support for it and security infrastructure needs. | $20,000 |
| Pingry School | Basking Ridge, NJ | This grant is to be used towards expansion of affordable on-campus housing for the school's employees in order to meet the significant… | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Eastern Union County | Elizabeth, NJ | This grant is to be used to support the purchase and installation of critical security features at the emergency shelter. | $20,000 |
| Overlook Hospital Foundation | Summit, NJ | This grant is to be used to purchase new equipment for the emergency department at overlook medical centers union campus; 2 stryker prime… | $19,000 |
| Oratory Preparatory School | Summit, NJ | This grant is to be used to defray the costs associated with the repaving of the bain parking lot coupled with the replacement of the… | $17,500 |
| Plainfield City Union of the King's Daughters King's Daughters Day School | Plainfield, NJ | This grant is to be used to improve ventilation systems in our toddler/preschool porch play area to promote healthier, safer, and more… | $17,500 |
| George Street Playhouse | New Brunswick, NJ | This grant is to be used towards equipment needed for the costume shop, including 4 new sewing machines, 3 new sewing tables and men's and… | $16,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Agency of Central New Jersey | Elizabeth, NJ | This grant is to be used towards renovations in the food pantry, specifically connecting the 2 food pantry buildings with a weatherproof… | $15,800 |
| Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Inc | North Branch, NJ | This grant is to be used to replace tents and poles of two critical sleeping units at camp lou henry hoover, which will enhance the safety… | $15,300 |
| Auditory Verbal Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | This grant is to be used to purchase new diagnostic equipment for hearing impaired infants and children. specifically, $14,986 for an… | $15,000 |
| Center for Hope Hospice Inc | Scotch Plains, NJ | This grant is to be used to purchase vehicles for our healthcare staff to better meet the increasing demands of our growing number of… | $15,000 |
| Cheshire Home Inc | Florham Park, NJ | This grant is to be used to support an upgrade to the facilitys security system. | $15,000 |
| Crossroads Christian Counseling Center Inc | Macon, GA | This grant is to be used towards the cost of renovating the new building. | $15,000 |
| Frost Valley YMCA | Claryville, NY | This grant is to be used towards the final phase of a multi-year project to build an accessible village of six new cabins. | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of New Jersey | Edison, NJ | This grant is to be used to purchase capital equipment and items to support the launch of the mobile ja dream accelerator program, focusing… | $15,000 |
| Land Conservancy of New Jersey | Boonton, NJ | This grant is to be used to purchase a 105 acre property in hardwick township. | $15,000 |
| Middle Georgia State University Foundation Inc | Macon, GA | This grant is to be used to purchase top priority equipment and devices needed to help expand the capabilities of the lab and provide… | $15,000 |
| Mount de Sales Academy | Macon, GA | This grant is to be used towards upgrading and replacing the security system. | $15,000 |
| Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter Inc | East Hanover, NJ | This grant is to be used to support critical capital improvements to the facility. | $15,000 |
| New Jersey Ballet Company Inc | Florham Park, NJ | This grant is to be used to support the costs associated with renovating a storage area into a new dance studio needed to support the… | $15,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia Inc | Macon, GA | This grant is to be used to replace the administration roof at the rescue mission. | $15,000 |
| Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey | Florham Park, NJ | This grant is to be used to support the purchase and installation of a new dehumidifying system (as well as a new iron and steamer) to… | $15,000 |
| The Mercy House | Newark, NJ | This grant is to be used towards the new stairs that are ada compliant at the back entryway to the building in elizabeth. | $15,000 |
| Union County College Foundation Inc | Cranford, NJ | This grant is to be used to develop a new endowed scholarship for the nursing students. | $15,000 |
| YWCA of Eastern Union County | Elizabeth, NJ | This grant is to be used to support the purchase and installation of critical security features at the emergency shelter. | $14,700 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation Inc | Mountainside, NJ | This grant is to be used to purchase essential equipment for the children and adolescents in the long term care unit in mountainside. | $14,300 |
| Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless | Elizabeth, NJ | This grant is to be used to support capital improvements for one property that is part of the hospitality house program, 167 jaques street. | $14,000 |
| Reeves-Reed Arboretum | Summit, NJ | This grant is to be used towards 4 new computers for new personnel and a new sign engraving machines. | $14,000 |
| Raptor Trust | Millington, NJ | This grant is to be used towards 3 critical capital improvements, including the replacement of deteriorating, leaking fuel tank,… | $13,650 |
| Future City Inc | Elizabeth, NJ | This grant is to be used for labor and supplies needed to finalize the restoration and revitalization of ten wooden windows. | $13,500 |
| Holy Trinity Interparochial School | Westfield, NJ | This grant is to be used to purchase new notebook laptops along with charging carts for student use. as we attempt daily to maintain high… | $12,600 |
| JCC of Central New Jersey | Scotch Plains, NJ | This grant is to be used towards capital improvements. | $12,500 |
| Trust for Public Land | Newark, NJ | This grant is to be used towards land protection efforts | $12,500 |
| Zoological Society of New Jersey Inc | West Orange, NJ | This grant is to be used towards completing the construction of the animal wellness center. | $12,500 |
| Community Access Unlimited | Elizabeth, NJ | This grant is to be used to fund the purchase and installation of smart motorized window shades in one of our new medical homes on earle… | $12,000 |
| Mount Saint Marys Academy Inc | Watchung, NJ | This grant is to be used towards replacement of the original doors on the st. joseph building. | $11,000 |
| South Orange Performing Arts Center Inc | South Orange, NJ | This grant is to be used towards the purchase of a new mainstage lightboard and ancillary equipment vital to console function and… | $11,000 |
| United Family and Children's Society | Plainfield, NJ | This grant is to be used towards building and repair costs to their large stately 1906 older home in plainfield. | $11,000 |
| Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation | Atlanta, GA | This grant is to be used towards redesigning and updating the website for hay house and to produce an orientation video for daily tours and… | $10,500 |
| Raritan Headwaters Association | Gladstone, NJ | This grant is to be used towards funding materials needed for constructing an ada accessible, 366-linear-foot boardwalk from the parking… | $10,500 |
| Associated Humane Societies Inc | Newark, NJ | This grant is to be used toward the purchase of a new transit van to strengthen newark shelter operations, animal transport, and community… | $10,000 |
| Center for Creativity at the Rialto | Westfield, NJ | This grant is to be used to support the initial construction phase of the rialto theater building in downtown westfield, nj as a new… | $10,000 |
| Community Hope Inc | Parsippany, NJ | This grant is to be used to purchase 8 laptops for veterans in the hope for veterans program. | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia Inc | Macon, GA | This grant is to be used towards replacing outdated cctv equipment at the zebulon road retail training store in macon. | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark | Newark, NJ | This grant is to be used towards critical repairs needed for a list of families in elizabeth, nj. | $10,000 |
| Historical Society of Plainfield | Plainfield, NJ | This grant is to be used to support the ongoing restoration and preservation efforts for the drake house museum. | $10,000 |
| Jespy House | South Orange, NJ | This grant is to be used towards replacing the central air conditioning in independence house. | $10,000 |
| Jewish Educational Center | Elizabeth, NJ | This grant is to be used for a renovation of indoor gym space to meet the needs of an evolving and growing student body. | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 134 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,717,305 | 134 |
| 2024 | $1,710,020 | 154 |
| 2023 | $1,543,965 | 137 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349103688
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6326539
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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